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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that considers issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Paraguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Corporations want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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